Book launch: Jane May's "Hooked"

Dog-friendly book signing on Saturday, September 29!

Carlie & Alison's photo shoot with photographer, Amanda Jones!

Our friend, author Alison Pace, and her rescued Westie, Carlie, will be signing copies of her latest novel, "Through Thick and Thin."

Zoomies
434 Hudson Street
12:00 - 2:00
All Dogs Welcome
212-462-4480

Photos from Animal Haven Soho's "Soft Opening" on 9/17/07

Missed but not missing from my heart...

Nellie Ellen Gardner
June 7, 1923 - September 11, 2007

My great-grandma passed away last week. While both mommy and I are sad and will miss "Namaw" greatly, she will continue to live in our hearts.

My great-grandparents passed their love for both people and animals to my grandmum who passed that love to my mommy. And well, that means I have been blessed by three generations of animal-lovin' folks who view my well-being as important as their own (even more important at times).

Her presence here on earth will be sorely missed by many, but her spirit will live on in all of us!

I love you, Namaw!

A public thank you from a pug parent...

Hi Lin and Lenny!

I was just wondering if you could post this to the members of our group.

I just want to publicly thank Dennis Buonagura for his help in rescuing our new little pug "Guinness" from a going to the pound. If you don’t know Dennis, you may know his fawn female pug Hazel from Meet Ups on the UWS.

As you may remember, he asked for all of our help in finding a fawn female pug a home before her owners moved away. After communicating with Dennis for a few weeks we arranged to meet last week. I had been thinking about getting a sister for my black female Pug, Bailey who is three years old for a while. Our meeting went well and we arranged to meet at the UWS meet up last week to take “Guinness” home. The first few days she was busy getting adjusted to life at our house, but a week later it’s as if she has been with us for years. Bailey is so happy to have a sister to play with and Guinness is so happy to have a family who loves her and gives her the attention that she needs. Scott and I are so proud of the newest addition to our family!

I wanted to just share some pictures of Guinness and Bailey and once again thank Dennis for connecting us with our new little baby GUINNESS! I hope to see you all soon at future meet ups!

Lauren Brennan

Peanut the Magnificent Pug!

Peanut initially appeared on Pet Star and traveled around the USA until his family decided they could no longer take care of him. Peanut came into rescue in February of 2007 and was adopted by his foster family, The Knapps.

The Knapps did not condone any unsafe or harsh training practices and were very reluctant to let Peanut do his tricks but he took a liking to Craig and wanted to do tricks for him everyday. Craig decided to expand Peanut's routine, but would only do whatever Peanut was comfortable with learning.

Today, Peanut's training regimen consists of taking long walks to get focused and his rewards are usually baby carrots. Peanut is never yelled at or treated badly and gets to choose whether he wants to do a trick or move on to the next one, but Peanut has showbiz in his blood and loves to perform!

Peanut is 5 years old and is currently living out the rest of his life at The Pug Hotel with The Knapps and his six pug brothers and sisters who love him very much! Peanut's profits go to PDE Research because Peanut cares about finding a cure for PDE!

Peanut's next public appearance will be at The New York City Pug Meetup Group's Annual "Giving Thanks & Helping Others" party to benefit PDE Research. The party is scheduled on Sunday, November 11, noon-2:00 p.m. at Animal Haven Soho in New York City.

Peanut can be reached via email at PeanutDaPug@aol.com.

Howl-and-Woof Pawty

Mommy went upstate to help raise money for PDE Research!

So, yesterday my mommy went "upstate" all by herself! I am so proud of her...for a few reasons:

1. She tried something new.
2. She helped a friend.
3. She helped raise money for PDE Research

Mommy's friend, Eev, started a fund for PDE Research. All the monies raised go directly to Dr. Kimberly Greer (Texas A&M) who is currently the only person devoting their entire research to PDE. The fund is not yet a 501(c)3, but Eev is working on that!

So, what is PDE? PDE stands for Pug Dog Encephalitis. This is a horrible disease that affects only the Pug breed which means very little funding exists to support those who wish to do research. And this means there are very few answers to the thousands of questions pug lovers have. Researchers "believe" it is passed genetically, but until more money is raised and more folks are willing to allow an autopsy/necropsy of their dearly departed PDE affected pug we will be left with very few answers.

There are currently no tests for PDE and very few veterinarians know anything about this deadly disease that haunts the Pug breed. Symptoms are similar to epilepsy and inner-ear imbalances, but currently no amount of medication and/or treatment can save a pug's life if s/he has PDE.

Many folks think, "My pug is happy and healthy and I do all the right things so s/he definitely doesn't have PDE." Sadly, nothing in this world is 100% guaranteed. As there are no tests for PDE, pugs are regularly bred and sold by backyard breeders and puppymills to uneducated families and pet shops without a second thought to the potential of their being a PDE "carrier" (in addition to the multitude of potential health issues)

So, how can you help?

1. Do NOT ever purchase pug puppies from pet shops
2. Do NOT purchase pug puppies from a breeder without doing extensive research into both theirs and their adult pug's histories
3. Spay/neuter your pug!
4. Help raise awareness of this horrible disease by educating yourself, friends and family
5. Help raise funds for more research by donating directly, purchasing items that donate to PDE research and attend events that benefit PDE Research

What if my pug passes away from PDE?

Please consider all the lives you could save by allowing Dr. Greer and her team to autopsy/necropsy your pug. Dr. Greer's dedicated team takes great care to guarantee that all pugs are handled with the utmost care and love. Comprehensive reports are included when your pug's cremated remains are returned to you.

Your pug does not have to die in vain! S/he can leave a legacy of knowing that s/he potentially helped to save the lives of thousands of other pugs.

Shop for a Cause: PDE Research!

While all our online shop proceeds are used to fund Lenny's Annual Benefit for Animal Haven, Lenny has made the execu-pug decision to donate the profits from two special items to PDE Research...

Haute Diggity Dog's Limited Edition Puparazzi Pups are available for pre-purchase through September 15 only! They cost you only $12.99 each and Lenny will donate $5.00* from each toy sold. As a bonus, Haute Diggity Dog will be donating 50-cents from each toy sold to various dog rescues (NYC Humane Society included).

"The Ugly Pugling" is the latest in author Nancy Levine's series of Wilson the Pug books. As a huge supporter of the efforts we make to better the pug breed and our canine community, Nancy and Wilson will be providing us with "paw-tographed" bookplates which we will be attaching to every copy of "The Ugly Pugling" sold! This very special book is available for pre-purchase through October 31 only! It costs you only $19.95 and Lenny will donate $5.00* from each book sold.

PRE-PURCHASE NOW!

* Dependant upon shipping choice.